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Intravenous treatment with MK-3402 can be an effective strategy in fighting antimicrobial resistance

New research by investigators in Ghent, Belgium shows that intravenous treatment with MK-3402, a metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitor, can be an effective strategy in fighting antimicrobial resistance. The findings are presented at ASM Microbe 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

18 Jun 2023

Rice U. chemist wins NSF award to investigate how heterogeneity affects chemical and biological processes

Rice University chemist Anatoly Kolomeisky has won an award from the National Science Foundation to investigate how heterogeneity affects chemical and biological processes.

16 Jun 2023

Mapping the evolutionary timeline and population distribution of E. coli’s protective outer capsule

In a new study, published today (15 June) in Nature Communications, a multi-centre team led by the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, Imperial College London and UCL, has mapped for the first time the evolutionary timeline and population distribution of Escherichia coli’s protective outer capsule, which is responsible for the bacterium’s virulence.

15 Jun 2023

Bio-TUNE project aims to develop materials with high antibacterial potential and efficient tissue integration

The UPC's Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group (BBT) leads the international project Bio-TUNE, which aims to develop multifunctional materials with high antibacterial potential and efficient tissue integration.

15 Jun 2023

Silver-doped glass fibers used as a potential treatment for wound healing, finds study

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated that silver retains antimicrobial activity for longer when it is impregnated into 'bioactive glass', and shown for the first time how this promising combination delivers more long-lasting antimicrobial wound protection than conventional alternatives.

15 Jun 2023

Polyphenolic compounds to combine with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs

New research shows that polyphenolic compounds, which are commonly found in fruits and vegetables, can be combined with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs.

15 Jun 2023

Scientists identify major mechanism behind the transition between chronic and acute bacterial infections

People with weakened immune systems are at constant risk of infection. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common environmental bacterium, can colonize different body parts, such as the lungs, leading to persistent, chronic infections that can last a lifetime – a common occurrence in people with cystic fibrosis.

14 Jun 2023

Study finds altered gut bacteria in people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease

People in the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease - after brain changes have begun but before cognitive symptoms become apparent - harbor an assortment of bacteria in their intestines that differs from the gut bacteria of healthy people, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

14 Jun 2023

Vaginal seeding engrafts maternal bacteria in the bodies of cesarean section born neonates

Newborns delivered by cesarean section who are swabbed with the vaginal fluid of their mothers after birth have beneficial bacteria restored to their skin surface and stools, according to a new study.

14 Jun 2023

From delicacy to danger: The rising tide of shellfish allergies in children revealed

Shellfish consumption is on the rise, but so are shellfish allergies, particularly among children. A recent review delves into the epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of shellfish allergies, highlighting the need for improved diagnostic tools and potential allergen immunotherapy.

13 Jun 2023

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Researchers evaluated the impact of diet patterns on the gut microbiome among obese individuals.

13 Jun 2023

AI model NYUTron shows remarkable accuracy in clinical tasks using handwritten physician notes

In a recent article published in the journal Nature, researchers used unstructured clinical notes from the electronic health record (EHRs) to train NYUTron, a large language model for medical language and subsequently evaluated its ability to perform five clinical and operational predictive tasks.

13 Jun 2023

Study reveals alarming pediatric antibiotic prescribing practices in Madagascar, Senegal, and Cambodia

In a recent article published in the journal PLOS Medicine, researchers performed a prospective, longitudinal study to estimate the proportion of outpatient consultations resulting in inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions in young children in three low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), Madagascar, Senegal, and Cambodia.

13 Jun 2023

"Homing gene drive system" could help suppress agricultural pests

Researchers have developed a "homing gene drive system" based on CRISPR/Cas9 that could be used to suppress populations of Drosophila suzukii vinegar flies – so-called "spotted-wing Drosophila" that devastate soft-skinned fruit in North America, Europe and parts of South America – according to new research from North Carolina State University.

12 Jun 2023

Vaccine against deadly chytrid fungus shifts microbiome to make frogs more resilient to future exposure

A human or animal's microbiome - the collection of often beneficial microorganisms, including as bacteria and fungi, that live on or within a host organism - can play an important role in the host's overall immune response, but it is unclear how vaccines against harmful pathogens impact the microbiome.

11 Jun 2023

Dangerous weight loss trend triggers Iatrogenic botulism outbreak in Europe

Researchers study documents relevant laboratory and epidemiological data on travel-associated iatrogenic botulism outbreaks in Europe.

11 Jun 2023

Scientists determine the atomic-level structure of a zinc-transporter protein

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have determined the atomic-level structure of a zinc-transporter protein, a molecular machine that regulates levels of this crucial trace metal micronutrient inside cells.

9 Jun 2023

Bacterial News and Research

Intravenous treatment with MK-3402 can be an effective strategy in fighting antimicrobial resistance

Rice U. chemist wins NSF award to investigate how heterogeneity affects chemical and biological processes

Mapping the evolutionary timeline and population distribution of E. coli’s protective outer capsule

Bio-TUNE project aims to develop materials with high antibacterial potential and efficient tissue integration

Silver-doped glass fibers used as a potential treatment for wound healing, finds study

Polyphenolic compounds to combine with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs

Scientists identify major mechanism behind the transition between chronic and acute bacterial infections

Study finds altered gut bacteria in people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Vaginal seeding engrafts maternal bacteria in the bodies of cesarean section born neonates

From delicacy to danger: The rising tide of shellfish allergies in children revealed

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

AI model NYUTron shows remarkable accuracy in clinical tasks using handwritten physician notes

Study reveals alarming pediatric antibiotic prescribing practices in Madagascar, Senegal, and Cambodia

"Homing gene drive system" could help suppress agricultural pests

Vaccine against deadly chytrid fungus shifts microbiome to make frogs more resilient to future exposure

Dangerous weight loss trend triggers Iatrogenic botulism outbreak in Europe

Scientists determine the atomic-level structure of a zinc-transporter protein

Helicobacter pylori infection found to lower cognition among adults in the UK

Study reveals factors impacting pertussis antibody half-lives in infants, sheds light on preterm infants' resilience

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

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